The Princess of Montpensier (2010)
Love. Conflict. Betrayal.
Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de Mézières, a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love with Henri de Guise, but her hand in marriage is promised to the Prince of Montpensier.
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: November 3, 2010
Cast
- Mélanie Thierry - Marie de Montpensier
- Lambert Wilson - François de Chabannes
- Gaspard Ulliel - Henri de Guise
- Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet - Philippe de Montpensier
- Raphaël Personnaz - Le Duc d'Anjou
- Michel Vuillermoz - Le Duc de Montpensier
- Philippe Magnan - Le Marquis de Mézières
- Florence Thomassin - La Marquise de Mézières
- Christine Brücher - La Duchesse de Montpensier
- Evelina Meghnagi - Catherine de Médicis
Screenplay
- François-Olivier Rousseau (Screenplay)
- Jean Cosmos (Screenplay)
- Bertrand Tavernier (Screenplay)
- Madame de La Fayette (Novel)
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Bruno de Keyzer
Editing: Sophie Brunet
Production: Paradis Films, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Pandora Filmproduktion, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Outsider Productions
Country: France, Germany, Belgium
Language: Français
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
princess, mask, infidelity, france, forbidden love, duke, love, based on short story, 16th century, aristocracy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Princess of Montpensier about?
- Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de Mézières, a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love with Henri de Guise, but her hand in marriage is promised to the Prince of Montpensier.
- Who directed The Princess of Montpensier?
- The Princess of Montpensier was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
- Who stars in The Princess of Montpensier?
- The Princess of Montpensier stars Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Gaspard Ulliel, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Raphaël Personnaz, Michel Vuillermoz.
- How long is The Princess of Montpensier?
- The Princess of Montpensier has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is The Princess of Montpensier?
- The Princess of Montpensier is a Action, Drama, History, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Princess of Montpensier?
- The Princess of Montpensier had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Princess of Montpensier gross?
- The Princess of Montpensier grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was The Princess of Montpensier produced?
- The Princess of Montpensier was produced in France, Germany, Belgium.
- What are the themes of The Princess of Montpensier?
- The themes of The Princess of Montpensier include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.